The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
€ 34,000
€ 49,600
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
54.7
68.5
76.3
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.4 in
Height
54.7 in
108.7
181.1
107.3
176.3
181.1 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
S204
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.9 lb/hp
12.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
595 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
595 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
